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TastesLikeMetal

1911 Grip Screw torque specs
« on: February 24, 2014, 08:57:28 PM »
So I have an inch/lb torque wrench so I figure I'll use it if possible.  I can't find any info on how much to torque 1911 Grip Screws, anyone have any info?

Thanks
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edster48

Re: 1911 Grip Screw torque specs
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2014, 09:21:03 PM »
German torque, gudentight.  ;D
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Re: 1911 Grip Screw torque specs
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2014, 09:27:24 PM »
Quote from: edster48 on February 24, 2014, 09:21:03 PM
German torque, gudentight.  ;D

I tend to over-tighten...
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edster48

Re: 1911 Grip Screw torque specs
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2014, 09:44:07 PM »
I don't know which is more disconcerting, the fact that you would over tighten grip screws, or that you have that picture.......... :o
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Re: 1911 Grip Screw torque specs
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2014, 10:36:37 PM »
I googled "buff dude" :geekdanc:
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Re: 1911 Grip Screw torque specs
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2014, 06:12:22 AM »
As tight as you can get by using the rim of a .45 ACP cartridge case as the screwdriver.

Most people don't realize that the original screw slots were "concave" at the bottom of the slot  to match the diameter of the .45 rim for this purpose.

Attached shows this part (#28) from the original 1911 blueprints.  You can see the arc in the side view at the top right of the dwg.

Terry, 230RN
« Last Edit: February 26, 2014, 06:33:39 AM by 230RN »
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edster48

Re: 1911 Grip Screw torque specs
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2014, 06:16:42 AM »
If you're worried about them backing out you could always use a little blue Loctite.
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Haoleb

Re: 1911 Grip Screw torque specs
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2014, 07:13:45 AM »
Another tip if they are getting loose is use an o-ring per screw. Google will tell you what size. Works perfect. You don't want to tighten them too much or you will just keep crushing the wood deeper and deeper (if they are wood)
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TastesLikeMetal

Re: 1911 Grip Screw torque specs
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2014, 09:10:39 PM »
Nice, thank you for the suggestions.
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